1988 Nissan Silvia vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 55 kg more than 1988 Nissan Silvia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Nissan Silvia | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Silvia | Crown |
Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |